Typographical composing-machine.



312s?" A AILABLE cow D. S. KENNEDY. TYPOGRAPHICAL GOMPOSING MACHINE.

APPLIOATIQN'IILED APR.3, 1912.

L v r i W l 01 ,"Mmmu WITNESSES:

- Patented Dec. 16,}913.

UNITED STATES PATENT orrron.

i DAVID SHERWOOD KENNEDY, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR 'I'O MERGEN- THALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, .A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL COMPOSING-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

.laten ted 15cc. 1c, 1913.

Application filed April 3, 1912. I Serial No. 688,122'

848,771, dated April 2, 1907, and I No.

930,693, dated August 10, 1909, wherein is employeda series of superposed magazines, each containing a font of matrices, and arranged so as to deliver the matrices from the selected magazine over an intervening bridge and through vertical channels, to the assen'ibling devices, and wherein the matrices are subsequently presented to the casting; mechanism, where they form type characters on bars or slugs cast in a slotted mold. In these machines each magazine is provided w. h a series of escapements to control the delivery of the matrices therefrom, and the several series of escapen'ients are actuated by a single set of reeds mounted in a Vertically sliding sash-fi-ame, which is movable upward and downward'at the will of the opcator, so as toengagre the reeds with theescapements of one magazine or another as demanded. This single set of reeds is connected in its different positions so as to be actuated by a set of main reeds mounted in the main frame, which are. in turn operated through suitable connections from the keyboard in the ordinary manner. In order to engage and disengage the sins-1e set of reeds with one or the other of the several series of escapements, the vertically sliding sash-frame is provided with a secondary frame movable horizontally thcrem, the outward movement of which disengages the reeds from the eseapements of the operative magazine before the sash-frame is 'shifted vertically, and the inward movement of which engages the reeds with the .esca-pements of another magazine in the new position of the sash-frame, these respective outward and inward movements of the frame simultaneously disengaging an engaging'the reeds with the keyboard con--- nections.

It sometimes happens from various causes, such for instance as unequal wear, that the sash-frame will not aline truly but drops slightly below its proper level, so that in operative position the bridge, as Well as the actuating reeds, will not register exactly, with the selected magazine and 1tsescapements. I therefore provide means for in.- terlocking the sash-frame directly with the individual i'nagazine and thereby insure alinement of the parts carried thereby'with the magazine. To this end I preferably employ means connected to the secondary frame, and sharing its inward and outward movements, which means engage directly with the selected magazine, or other suitable stationary member, when the parts are in operative relation. Preferably also these sustainin means are connected to the sashframe so as to permit their movement relatively thereto, although at all times supporting" it and giving; it additional rigidity.

As heretofore constructed, the alinementof the parts has ,been dependent upon the connections between a number of intermedialc devices, where there may be considerable play or lost motion. By directly supporting the sash-frame and its secondary frame according to my invention, I not only secure direct and positive registration, but'in addition thereto impart strength and rigidity to the entire structure.

In theaccompanying drawing I have shown my'invention in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to the special style of machine illustrated in the before-meutioned patents, but obviously many changes and variations may be made therein and in its mode of application withi out departure from its spirit, and I desire it to be distinctly understood that I do not limitmyself to any specific form or embodiment except in'so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawing: F igure 1 is a detached rear view of the movable frames and connected parts, iavingi my invention applied thereto, partly broken away and partly in section; and Fig. 2 is a transverse vertical section through the lower portion of the magazines, the movable frames, etc.

The general structure and organization is or may besubstantially like that illustrated in the before-mentioned Letters Patent, No. 930,693, wherein a series of superposed inclined ma azines B is mounted in the frame. Each of the magazines is designed to carry a font of matrices 'C, and. is provided at its underside with a series of pivoted escapements E to control the. release of the matrices therefrom. The vertically movable sash-frame F carries a single set of reeds G designed to connect with and actuate one series of. escapements at a time. These reeds are supported and guided'by the cross-bars H, which are mounted in the sash-frameF andmovable horizontally with relation thereto. The inward and outward movements of the bars II engage the reeds G with and disengage them from the chosen series of escapements E, while the vertical movement of the sash-frame F shifts the reeds into position to be engaged with the escapements of another magazine as .required. When the machine is adjusted for operation, the sash-frame ,remains at rest and the reeds G have a limited vertical motion, which motion is imparted by the pivoted levers M engaging notches there- 1n. The levers M are operated by the'vertical reeds N which are actuated in the usual manner from the keyboard not herein shown. As the levers M are fixed in position, and the reeds G are adjustable upward and downward from one magazine to another, it follows that the levers must engage the reeds at a plurality of points according to the height to which'the latter are adjusted, and

to this end each reed is provided with several notches 9, one for each magazine.

Preparatory to shifting the sash-frame and the reeds carried thereby upward anddownward, the reeds are first disengaged .from the escapements, and this is effected by moving the guide bars 11 outward in the frame F, as already'stated. To this end, the bars H are provided with horizontal racks engaged by pinions k on horizontal shafts in the frame F, which pinions arein turn actuated by a vertically sliding rackbar It mounted in the frame F, and operated by the pinion 71 After the disengagement of the reeds G from the escapements E and the levers M, the frame F and the reeds are shifted to their new position, and to this end the frame is provided with vertical racks f engaged by pinions f mounted on the shaft If. The pinion h and the shaft h carrying the pinions F, are actuated through intermediate connections from the hand levers It and'h. A. bridge or supporting plate TA is also mounted nca r the top of the sash-frame I and is at aptcdto receive the,

matrices from the particular n'iagazinc in use and to guide them nuo the channels of the faceplate I, which directs thcnrdown;

ward to the usual assembling devices. All of the parts and operations so far described are or may be substantially the same as those discl sed in the Letters latent No.

the parts in operative position, I provide the upright bars 0, preferably disposed in vertical position and attached to'the guide bars H, in such manner that the two sets of bars constitute .in effect a connected frame. The upper extremities of the bars O are formed with projecting portions or hooks 0 designed to enter and engage the notches P formed in the'rigid side bars of the magazines B, or any other suitable or conveniently located parts of the machine.

The lower extremities of the bars 0 are similarly provided with projecting portions or hooks O to engage the lower cross bar of the sash-frame F, these projecting portions 0 being of sufiicient extent to engage at all times with the said cross bar, notwithstanding the horizontal movement of the bars 0 with relation thereto.

The operation of my improved locking means will now beclearly understood. The outward movement of the frame, constituted by the guide bars H and the locking bars 0, disengages the reeds G from the lovers M and the escapements E of the magazine B in operative position, and simultaneously disengages the hooks 0 from the notches I. The extended formation of the portions 0 of the locking bars 0 permits their movement with relation to the frame F without their disengagement therefrom. The frame F is now shifted vertically to bring the bridge L into relation to another magazine B, and the reeds G into relation to the escapements E thereof, after which the guides H and reeds G are moved inwardly to engage the latter with the levers M and the escapements E of the new magazinc, and simultaneously to en age the hooks O with the notches P thereof? Due to this construction and arrangement, it will be seen that the alinementand registration of the several parts are insured, and that the -frame I and the devices carried thereby are firmly and rigidly supported in proper relation to the respective magazines, and this without dependence upon their connection or relation to other intermediate parts.

As previously stated, many variations and modifications ,will suggest themselves tothose skilled in theart without departure from the scope-of the invention;

Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United'States is as follows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of aplurality of magazines, a series of escapements for each magazine, a single justable at will to directly engagethe escapements of any magazine, together with suplemental means to insure their registration and support them in alinement therewith. 3. In a typographical machine, the combination of a series of superposed magazines, a raceway to receive matrices from all .the magazines, and an in crmediate adjustable bridge or support to carry the matrices from one magazine at a time to the raceway, together with supplemental means tt'r insure the registration of. the bridge with the} selected magazine and to support, it in alinemcnt.

therewith.

4. In a typographicahmachine, the combination of a plurality of superposed magazines each having a series of escapements, a raceway to receive the matrices, an intermediate adjustable bridge to carry the matrices from one magazine at a time to the raceway,-a single set of actuating devices for the escapemcnts, means for shifting the bridge and the escapement actuating devices into engagement with the selected magazine, and supplemental means to insure the proper registration of the bridge and escapement actuating devices in relation to the select ed magazine and to support them in alinement therewith.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a series of superposed ma gazincs each provided with suitable, escapemcnls, a raceway to rcccive the matrices from all. the

magazines, a bridge to support the matrices from one magazine at a time to the raceway,

actuating devices for the cscapcmcnts, and

an' adjustable frame-carrying the bridge and cscapemcnt actuating devices and provided 'with supplemental means to insure their proper registration and support them in alincmcnt in relation to the selected magas zinc.

(i.-In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines. :1 raccway. to rcccive'thc matrices from all of the magazines, abridge to carry the matrices rom one magazine at a time to the F300 'ay, and a, re 'tically adjustable fi'a me carrying the bridge and provided withsupplemental locking means to engage the selected magazine to insure the registration of the bridge 'and suppert it in alinement therewith.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines each providedwith sultable escapements, escapement actuating devices, and an adjustable frame carrying the said escapement actuating devices and provided with supplemental means to engage the selected magazine and to insure the proper registration of the'escapement actuating devices with the escape mcnts thereof and to support them in alinement therewith. I Y

8. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines each provided with suitable escapemenls, an adjus'lable frame, and escapement actuating devices in part carried by the frame and in part stat-ionarily mounted, the said frame being provided with supplemental means to insure the proper registration of the-escapement actuating devices 'arried thereby with the escapements and also with the other stationarily mounted escapement actuating devices and to, support .them in alinement therewith.

9. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines B each provided with suitable escapements, a vertically movable frame I, escapement actuating devices carried thereby, and supplemental sustaining means connected to the frame and movable relatively thereto to engage the selectcd magazine when the frame is in operative relation thereto and to support it in registration therewith.

10. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines '13, a raceway to receive matrices from all the magazines, a vertically movable frame F, an

intermediate bridge L carried by the frame,

and supplemental sustaining means connected to the frame and movable relatively thereto to engage the selected magazine and to support it in registration therewith.

11. In a linotype machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines ]3, a vertically movable frame I a transversely movable frame l-I mounted in said frame F, and

supplemental sustaining nuainsconnectcd to the frame ll and movable relatively to the fran'ie F to insure the proper registration of the parts in operative relation to the selected magazine and to support them in alinement therewith.

12. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plu a lity of magazines B, the vertically movable frame 1*, the transversely movable secondary frame H mounted in said frame F, and the supplemental sustaining means, 0 relatively movable to the frame F and connected to the secondary frame H to secure the proper registration of the parts in relation to the selected magazine and to support them in alinement therewith.

13. In a linot-ype machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines B, the vertically movable frame F, the transversely movable secondary frame H mounted in said frame F, and the supplemental sustaining .180

v therewith.

means 0 relatively movable to the frame F In testimony whereof I hereunto set my and connected to the secondary frame H and hand this 30th day of March, 1912, in the 10 rovided with the hook or extended po frtipn presenceof two attesting witnesses.

1 to engage a stationary portiono tie Y 4 machineand'to insure'the proper registra- DAVID E W tion-ofthe parts in relation to the selected Witnesses: magazine and to support them in alinement JOIINR. Romans;

' ARTHUR P. PAINE. 

